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Xiaomi POCO F3 vs Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro

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XiaomiPOCO F3XiaomiPOCO X3 Pro
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2021March 2021
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness395 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits–
Display typeAMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio and 5,000,000:1 contrastLCD DotDisplay, as identified by Android Authority; 20:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density–Maker lists 395 ppi
Brightness detail900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak450 nits typical; peak brightness not published
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Display featuresHDR10+, 360 Hz touch sampling, sunlight display 3.0, 360° ambient light sensing, MEMC, SGS Eye Care Display and Seamless Pro 120 Hz certificationDynamicSwitch at 30/50/60/90/120 Hz, 240 Hz touch sampling, sunlight display, reading mode 3.0 and Widevine L1
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 870Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU7 nm Kryo 585 octa-core processor at up to 3.2 GHz7 nm Kryo 485 octa-core processor at up to 2.96 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 640
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; no microSD slot, as confirmed by Android AuthorityLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 6 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB, tested by maker with a SanDisk card
Cooling–LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus with multi-layer graphite and D5 copper heat pipe; maker claim of up to 6°C processor cooling
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera48 MP, f/1.79 and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm48 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor, 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm and autofocus
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view
Front camera20 MP, f/2.4520 MP, f/2.2 and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm
Video recording4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; HD and Full HD slow motion at 120/240/960 fps4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps
Front video–Full HD at 30 fps, as reported by TechAdvisor
Camera featuresAdditional 5 MP f/2.4 telemacro camera with autofocus at 3–7 cm; night mode 2.0 and selfie night mode; AI cinema modes include Magic Zoom, slow shutter, time freeze, night time-lapse, parallel world and freeze frameAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm fixed focus and 2 MP f/2.4 depth camera; rear, ultra wide and selfie night modes; simultaneous front/rear dual video
Battery and charging
Battery4,520 mAh5,160 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,520 mAh typical5,160 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims 11 hours gaming, 18 hours video and 110 hours music
Wired charging33 W fast charging33 W fast charging with included 33 W adaptor and Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claims 59% in 30 minutes and full charge in 59 minutes
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g215 g
Thickness7.8 mm9.4 mm
Height × width163.7 × 76.4 mm165.3 × 76.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP53
MaterialsGlass front and back with plastic frame, as described by Android AuthorityDual-texture back with reflective central strip and metallic-texture sides; plastic back, as described by TechAdvisor
ColoursMoonlight Silver, Deep Ocean Blue, Arctic White and Night BlackPhantom Black, Metal Bronze and Frost Blue
Water resistance detail–IP53 splash protection; not immersion protection, and liquid/dust damage is excluded from warranty
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockSide fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, compass and IR blaster; Z-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos enabled by later OTA and HDR10 video support; no headphone socket, as confirmed by Android AuthorityStereo speakers, 3.5 mm headphone socket and Hi-Res Audio
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11, as reported by both reviewsMIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11, as reported by both reviews
In the boxPhone, power adaptor, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm adaptor, protective case, SIM tool, user guide and warranty cardPhone, power adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, user guide and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile networkDual-SIM 5G; n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n77/n78; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B28/B66 and TDD B38/B40/B41; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz4G LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and TDD B38/B40/B41; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
SIMDual SIM; maker specification controls TechAdvisor's conflicting single-SIM descriptionHybrid dual nano-SIM or one SIM plus microSD, as clarified by Android Authority
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz and 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.0
NFCNFC with Google Pay; availability varies by regionMultifunction NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market
USBUSB-C, as confirmed by Android AuthorityUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavICGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

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